MBA Admission in IP University 2026 (Programme Code 101) — CAT/CMAT/CET Guide
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MBA admission at GGSIPU (Programme Code 101, covering MBA / MBA International Business / MBA Financial Management / MBA Analytics) is a 2-year postgraduate programme offered at USMS (Dwarka) and 8+ affiliated colleges. Per Section 1.1 of the GGSIPU PG Admission Brochure 2026-27, admission follows a 4-tier merit list: priority 1 CAT 2025 (IIM-conducted), priority 2 CMAT 2026, priority 3 GGSIPU CET 2026, priority 4 CUET PG. Eligibility (Chapter 2 page 31): any 3-year+ Bachelor's Degree with min 50% in aggregate, OR Engineering/Tech with 50%, OR ICAI/ICWAI/ICSI Final Examination. USMS USS tuition for A.Y. 2026-27 is Rs. 1,93,600 per annum (Total Year 1: Rs. 2,29,100 per Chapter 14 Section 14.1(H)). Affiliated colleges follow the 6th SFRC notification dated 14.07.2025. Management quota: 10% seats at every unaided affiliated MBA college (Instruction #21 + Chapter 12); USMS is excluded from MQ. The MBA (Financial Analysis) variant additionally requires a Math/Stat/Economics/OR course at graduation level. Note: MAT is NOT in the brochure's accept-list for Code 101. Helpline 9899991342.
Overview: MBA Admission at IP University (GGSIPU)
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU), popularly known as IP University,
is among the top government universities in Delhi NCR offering MBA programmes through
its university school and affiliated management institutes.
MBA admission at IP University is popular because of:
Transparent centralised counselling system
Affordable fee structure compared to private universities
Strong industry exposure within Delhi NCR
Good placement ecosystem across management domains
Entrance Exam for MBA Admission (per PG Brochure Section 1.1)
Per Section 1.1 of the GGSIPU PG Admission Brochure 2026-27, MBA (Programme Code 101) admission is based on a 4-tier merit list in this order of priority:
CAT 2025 — National Level Test conducted by IIM. Primary entrance.
CMAT 2026 — National Level Test. Used to fill seats remaining vacant after CAT-based counselling.
GGSIPU CET 2026 — The University's own Common Entrance Test. Used after CAT and CMAT counselling exhaust seats. CET subjects: English Language & Comprehension (30%), Numerical Ability (30%), General Awareness (10%), Reasoning Ability incl. data interpretation (30%).
CUET PG 2026 # — Used to fill any seats still vacant after CET counselling.
GGSIPU does conduct its own CET for Programme Code 101 (after CAT and CMAT merit is exhausted). MAT is not in the brochure's accept-list for Code 101.
Eligibility Criteria for MBA Admission
Bachelor’s degree (minimum 3 years duration)
Minimum 50% aggregate marks (45% for reserved categories)
Per Chapter 2 of the PG Brochure 2026-27 (page 31):
"Any recognized 3 years or more Bachelor's Degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate. OR Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Technology or any other subject with minimum of 50% marks in aggregate or any qualification recognized as equivalent thereto with minimum of 50% marks in aggregate. OR Passed the Final Examination of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India or England, the Institute of Cost and Works Accountants of India or England or the Institute of Company Secretaries of India."
Bachelor's degree in any discipline (3-year or more) with minimum 50% aggregate.
OR Bachelor's in Engineering / Technology with min 50% aggregate.
OR Final Examination of ICAI / ICWAI (England or India) / ICSI.
Final-year graduation students may apply provisionally.
Reserved-category relaxation: refer Chapter 6 (Reservation Policy) of the PG Brochure 2026-27.
Note: MBA (Financial Analysis) variant has an additional eligibility — graduation in any discipline with at least 50% Marks AND with at least one course in Mathematics / Statistics / Economics / Operations Research at Graduation Level (Chapter 2).
Entrance Tests Accepted (in Order of Priority)
Priority
Entrance Test
Notes
1
National Level Test — CAT 2025
Highest priority for MBA seat allotment
2
CMAT 2026
Considered after CAT merit is exhausted
3
IPU CET 2026
Used only after exhausting NLT/CMAT merit
Important Dates 2026-27
Event
Tentative Date
Registration Starts
April 2026
CET Exam
June 2026 (tentative)
Result Declaration
July 2026
Counselling
July–August 2026
Classes Commence
August 2026
Fee Structure 2026-27 (USMS — University School of Management Studies)
Per Chapter 14, Section 14.1(H) of the GGSIPU PG Admission Brochure 2026-27 (page 164):
Fee Component
A.Y. 2026-27 (Rs.)
A.Y. 2027-28 (Rs.)
Tuition Fee per annum
1,93,600
2,12,960
University Charges / Share per annum
20,000
20,000
Alumni Contribution Fund (one-time)
2,000
0
Examination Fee per annum
3,000
3,000
Innovation & Incubation Fee per annum
500
500
Development & Infrastructural Charges
10,000
10,000
Total per year
2,29,100
2,46,460
Note: A separate Rs. 1,30,000 fee structure exists for MBA at C-DAC Greater Noida (per PG Brochure Ch 14 page 161, "CDAC Fee + University Share & other Charges") — that fee does NOT apply to USMS Dwarka. The brochure's authoritative figure for USMS USS MBA is Rs. 1,93,600 tuition / Rs. 2,29,100 total for A.Y. 2026-27.
Affiliated Colleges (MAIMS, RDIAS, JIMS, BVIMR etc.): tuition fee per F.No. DHE.18(1)/6th SFRC/2023/3205-15 dated 14th July 2025 (6th SFRC notification, Appendix 13(i) of the brochure). Plus University Charges Rs. 20,000/year, Security Deposit Rs. 10,000 (one-time refundable), Alumni Fund Rs. 2,000, Examination Fee Rs. 3,000/year, Innovation Fee Rs. 500/year, Student Welfare Activity Fee Rs. 1,000/year. Capitation fee in any form is illegal under the Delhi Professional Colleges Act, 2007 (Section 6).
Need help understanding the total cost across all 2 years? Call 9899991342 for guidance.
Refund Policy (UGC Norms)
GGSIPU follows the standard UGC refund policy for fee withdrawal. Withdrawal of admission with refund of the entire fees (after deduction of Rs. 1,000 as processing charges) is permitted up to 15 days before the commencement of classes. After commencement of classes, fees are refunded as per UGC slabs:
Cancellation Period
Refund
Before classes start
100% refund
Within 15 days of class commencement
80% refund
Within 30 days of class commencement
50% refund
After 30 days
No refund
Source: Official GGSIPU PG Admission Brochure 2026-27. Call 9899991342 for free MBA admission guidance.
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2-Year Total Cost Indicator (Programme Code 101)
USMS (USS): Total Year 1 Rs. 2,29,100 + Year 2 Rs. 2,46,460 = approx Rs. 4,75,560 for the 2-year programme (excluding hostel and personal expenses). Per PG Brochure 2026-27 Ch 14 Section 14.1(H).
Affiliated Colleges (MAIMS / RDIAS / JIMS / BVIMR etc.): vary per the 6th SFRC notification dated 14.07.2025 + standard university and welfare charges.
Total cost includes tuition + university charges + exam fee + innovation fee + development charges; one-time alumni and security paid in Year 1 only.
MBA Placements & Career Opportunities
IP University MBA graduates receive opportunities across sectors such as:
Banking & Finance
Sales & Marketing
Business Analytics
Consulting
Human Resources
Operations & Supply Chain
Average packages generally range between ₹4–8 LPA
depending on college, specialization and student performance.